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Shows & fairs, 1934

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The Moving Picture Show Rummy Idea

The Sun · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 8

Sir John Sandeman Allen was surprised to learn at Canberra that members of Parliament are not debarred from playing a friendly…

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Night Surf Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 15

Randwick Council last night granted permission to the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club to conduct a night surf carnival in the Coogee…

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Jap. Specials on Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 7

THE JAPANESE are training special police to cope with rioting, which at present is not infrequent in that country…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Newcastle I. Successful

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 18

Newcastle I. won the men's teams' competition at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcuttcr Bay, yesterday, defeating Hawkesbury Association by five games, sets being equal. Armidale I. won the…

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The Moving Picture Show Close Preserve

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 11

"Long life to the Manly aldermen," said Chrysalis heartily, "and to Ald. Trenerry a bouquet of orange blossom and forget-me-nots."…

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Buoyant Tone: Prices Show Little Reaction

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 12

Considering the strong gains scored in practically every section of the investment market when business was resumed on…

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"I Show Your WORLD Exactly As It GOES" Largest European bridge—Australian lamb in England— Chinaman walking round the world— World's most valuable china shop — and other exclusive pictures

The World's News · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 10

Left: A strong contrast in costume was seen at one of Japan's "biggest recent weddings—that of Count Katsuragi and Miss Toshiko Hosokawa. While the Japanese men have altogether adopted Western dress in official and social circles, the ladies retain their age-old Oriental costume…

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Flair or Fair?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 39

The question of their sons' professions was up for discussion. "Well," said Hardy, "and what have you thought of putting your boy to now that…

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Coogee Carnival

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 4

The carnival opposite the beach at coogee continues to draw big crowds nightly. The proceeds are devoted to Eastern Suburbs District…

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New Jim Gerald Show

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 10

COMMENCING at the matinee to-morrow, Jim Gerald will present a new show. Part one will be "Happy ideas," which features the…

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Royal Show Secretary Getting Ready

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 4

Once again the Sydney Royal Easter Show is in the oiling and the general sec Colonel Sommerville…

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Granville Show Friday, January 26th

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 2

The council of the Granville and District Agricultural Society has decided to hold the annual show on Anniversary Day (Friday January 26) The…

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A Show For Study Of Man

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 8

"THE proper study of mankind is man." That is why an Exhibition of Native Arts and Crafts, organised by…

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Blacktown Show Interests Keen, Says Secretary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 6

Interest in Blacktown District Agricultural Society's Show on February 23 and 24 is unprecedented, reports the secretary…

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Western District News Show Dates for 1934

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 6

Dapta: January 5 and 6. Albion Park: January 19 and 20. Granville: January 20. Kiama: January 26 and 27…

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The Moving Picture Show Safe At 19

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 16

"Now, there's a comforting thought for a girl just turned 19," said Chrysalis, looking over her parent's shoulder at the cable news…

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Royal Show Key-notes of All Rural Progress

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 5

Progress and expansion are the keynotes in the preparations for the coming Sydney Royal Show, which already are well in hand. In every…

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Fog Cameras Show What is Ahead LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 10

THE liner Manhattan crossed the Atlantic to Plymouth equipped with a fog camera, which automatically takes…

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Popular Officer Secretary of Berry Show for Over Thirty Years

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 3

DAIRYMEN of the Berry district have a sympathetic friend in Mr. Geo Gillham, who has a remarkable record of long service working in the interests of…

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On the Land Next Easter Show. Schedule Issued. Many Additional Classes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 7

The prize schedule of the forthcoming Royal Easter Show, which will be held from March 26 to April 4 (comprising nine day and six night sessions), has just been distributed to…

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